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IN PHOTOS: Women who won the Nobel Literature Prize

IN PHOTOS: Women who won the Nobel Literature Prize

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Rediff.com takes a walk down the memory lane and showcases women who have won the coveted prize.

Mumbai IAF hero's final journey

Mumbai IAF hero's final journey

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

After a solemn, calming funeral service, Wing Commander Darryl Castelino, who perished in a rescue mission in Uttarakhand last week, was laid to rest in Mumbai. Abhishek Mande reports

The Obamas look exceptionally stylish in latest family pic

The Obamas look exceptionally stylish in latest family pic

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The latest family picture of the Obamas, looking exceptionally stylish on the joyous occasion of Easter is out.

Mrs Serial Killer review

Mrs Serial Killer review

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'This 100-minute film just doesn't entertain you for even 10 minutes,' complains Joginder Tuteja.

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.

Obama, Romney's fun night: 'Biden will laugh at anything'

Obama, Romney's fun night: 'Biden will laugh at anything'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Two nights after they clashed at a fierce presidential debate, United States President Barack Obama and his Republican rival Mitt Romney shared the stage again at a high-profile charity dinner in New York, this time trading light-hearted jabs, poking fun at each other and at the bitter election campaign.

No one knows Kamal Haasan better than I do

No one knows Kamal Haasan better than I do

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

'I can write a book about Kamal Haasan. No, make that three books.'

Scientists recommend 40% humidity to curb COVID-19 spread

Scientists recommend 40% humidity to curb COVID-19 spread

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

In their review of studies, published in the journal Aerosol and Air Quality Research, the scientists specifically drew focus on relative humidity, which is a measure of water vapour in the air compared to the total saturation of vapour that can exist in the air at its current temperature.

Karan Johar's obsession with red

Karan Johar's obsession with red

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The leading ladies in the all his films have always graced the colour.

Anthony Hopkins: I felt very honoured to play Hitchcock

Anthony Hopkins: I felt very honoured to play Hitchcock

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

Anthony Hopkins tells us how he became Hitchcock.

Proteas fuming after new book- The Art Of Losing

Proteas fuming after new book- The Art Of Losing

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

South African players are infuriated at being branded losers and chokers by one of their staff in a book that could shake their Australian tour.

10 OTT Shows To Watch

10 OTT Shows To Watch

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

As cinemas remain shut and watching movies on big screen still a distant dream, OTT platforms are keeping us distracted from the pandemic with its steady supply of content.

Trump's Nobel Prize nomination -- what you need to know

Trump's Nobel Prize nomination -- what you need to know

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Less than two months before the election, United States President Donald Trump seems to have something to celebrate -- a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Hitchcock's brilliance shines all over again!

Hitchcock's brilliance shines all over again!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

A handful of his superb movies like Rebecca, Spellbound and Notorious are available on Blu-ray.

Review: Muran is heavily inspired

Review: Muran is heavily inspired

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The movie is a unashamed re-worked version of Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers in a Train.

Review: The Avengers is a spectacular hero sandwich

Review: The Avengers is a spectacular hero sandwich

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Avengers is an absolute blast.

3 Americans win Nobel medicine prize for work on biological clocks

3 Americans win Nobel medicine prize for work on biological clocks

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The American trio of Jeffrey C Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W Young won for "for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm".

Coming soon: Hitchcock, Freddy Mercury on screen!

Coming soon: Hitchcock, Freddy Mercury on screen!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Raja Sen lists ten promising biopics that he's excitedly looking forward to.

Nobel laureate Har Gobind Khorana passes away

Nobel laureate Har Gobind Khorana passes away

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Pioneering Indian American biochemist Har Gobind Khorana, who won the 1968 Nobel Prize for medicine, has died of natural causes in Concord, Massachusetts. Khorana, 89, who was Massachusetts Institute of Technology 's Alfred P Sloan Professor of Biology and Chemistry emeritus, died earlier this week. He won the Nobel Prize in 1968, sharing it with two others, for unravelling the nucleotide sequence of RNA and deciphering the genetic code.

Bella Swan's wedding dress to go on sale

Bella Swan's wedding dress to go on sale

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

The Carolina Herrera dress is being specially designed for Breaking Dawn, the latest Twilight installment.

What are the Oscar odds: The Best Actress nominees

What are the Oscar odds: The Best Actress nominees

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Meryl Streep stands a very good chance of winning this year.

What are the Oscar odds: The Best Actor nominees

What are the Oscar odds: The Best Actor nominees

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Raja Sen tells us who could come out on top when Oscar Awards take place come February 26.

Take a look at Anita Dongre's first store in New York

Take a look at Anita Dongre's first store in New York

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

The designer, who started with two sewing machines in the balcony of her Mumbai home, is the first India-based fashion designer to open a flagship store in New York City.

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday denied rape allegations levelled against him, saying his conscience was clear and that he would calmly await the results of any investigation.

2 Americans, 1 Brit share 2010 Economics Nobel

2 Americans, 1 Brit share 2010 Economics Nobel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

They won for their analysis of markets with search frictions.

Steve Jobs: The role model CEO

Steve Jobs: The role model CEO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Mr Jobs' resignation has prompted various eulogies, with many aptly calling him America's greatest industrialist ranked right up there with the likes of Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie. But many also made references to his "micro-managing".

Steve Jobs: The role model CEO

Steve Jobs: The role model CEO

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Mr Jobs' resignation has prompted various eulogies, with many aptly calling him America's greatest industrialist ranked right up there with the likes of Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie. But many also made references to his "micro-managing".

Batman 3 shooting begins next April

Batman 3 shooting begins next April

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

When Winston Churchill won the Nobel Prize in Literature

When Winston Churchill won the Nobel Prize in Literature

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Let's take a look at some lesser known facts related to the distinguished authors who have won the Nobel Prize in Literature

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Buckingham Palace, one of the world's most iconic buildings and a focal point for British national life, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth with a special exhibition dedicated to Queen Elizabeth's great-great-grandmother. Ahead of its public opening, the Queen was given a special preview. Take a look inside the Queen Victoria Palace Exhibition as it opens at Buckingham Palace in London, England.

Celebrating 50 years of Hitchcock's Psycho

Celebrating 50 years of Hitchcock's Psycho

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

We celebrate by looking at some things we might not have known about Hitch's most famous movie.

Bob Dylan to skip Nobel ceremony

Bob Dylan to skip Nobel ceremony

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Dylan was named winner of this year's Nobel prize for literature in October for his vast body of lyrics and poetry but has since been reluctant to publicly acknowledge the honour.

SRK 'honoured' in Hollywood

SRK 'honoured' in Hollywood

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

The actor's lifelike wax figure was reportedly unveiled at renowned Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Hollywood on Friday.

World Cup PHOTOS: Musa double powers Nigeria to victory

World Cup PHOTOS: Musa double powers Nigeria to victory

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Ahmed Musa returned to the line-up with devastating effect as he scored both goals for Nigeria to help them resuscitate their World Cup hopes in a 2-0 win over Iceland at the Volgograd Arena on Friday.

Was Mother Teresa's Nobel Peace Prize illegal?

Was Mother Teresa's Nobel Peace Prize illegal?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Over half the Nobel Peace Prizes awarded since 1946 are illegitimate because they are in breach of the terms of Alfred Nobel's will, claims a Norwegian peace activist.Fredrik Heffermehl, who is also a lawyer, says all but one of the 10 prizes awarded in the last 10 years are illegal under Norwegian and Swedish law.Heffermehl says according to the dynamite inventor's will, the Nobel Peace Prize should be awarded to individuals who have engaged in a struggle to end wars.

This Ford has more on his mind than cars

This Ford has more on his mind than cars

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

'My great grandfather Henry Ford would have been very happy with the lifestyle I am leading and the things I believe in.' He's a servant of god. A temple builder. Manu Shah meets the Ford who spreads word about the glories of Krishna.

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Rahul Gandhi said he had helped the party conceptualise its 'Nyay' scheme to help remonetise the economy.

Ninagaagi Kaadiruve is an amateurish attempt

Ninagaagi Kaadiruve is an amateurish attempt

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Watch this Kannada film only if you do not have any other alternative.

Indian Soccer: East Bengal pile further misery on BFC

Indian Soccer: East Bengal pile further misery on BFC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Former champions Chennai City FC defeated Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1 in their opening match of the I-League, Kalyani, on Saturday.

Why England's batting star Root won't play in IPL this year

Why England's batting star Root won't play in IPL this year

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

England batsman Joe Root will not be available to play in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL) this year as he is eager to spend time at home with his newborn son.